🚀 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐚𝐤𝐳𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐙𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐚
From 15–21 September 2025, Dakzin- AI-powered Animal Intrusion Detection System for mitigating human-wildlife conflict-was successfully deployed for pilot testing at two remote agricultural sites in Bhutan: Zurphi (Zhemgang) and Beling (Trongsa).
This initiative was led by the Computing Technologies Department, College of Science & Technology (CST), Royal University of Bhutan (RUB), in partnership with the Agriculture Machinery & Technology Centre (AMTC), Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock, with generous support from the Bhutan Foundation and co-financing from AMTC & CST.
🌱 The inaugural event and training brought together local leaders, community members, and farmers’ families-underscoring strong grassroots ownership to ensure long-term impact.
🔑 Dakzin’s Key Features:
✅ Detects & classifies 7 animal species
✅ Real-time farmer alerts (App, SMS, Calls)
✅ Centralized detection database
✅ Safe animal deterrence (lights & predator sounds)
✅ User & IoT management via web app
📌 Our Journey & Milestones:
2021: Conceptualized → Proof of Concept (2022–23)
2023: Partnership with AMTC
2024: Showcased at World IP Day Innovation Exhibition, Thimphu
2024: Prototype integration & testing at AMTC, Paro
2024: Secured funding under the Bhutan Foundation Small Grant Program
🙏 A heartfelt thank you to the Bhutan Foundation, AMTC, and all past & present team members whose contributions have been pivotal.
With Dakzin, the Department is looking forward to advancing technology for sustainable food security and enabling peaceful human-wildlife coexistence in Bhutan. 🌿🦌🌾